Exploreum Merry Makers Market Shop a Little. Play a Lot. Make Some Christmas Magic.Something NEW is coming to Ottawa this holiday season!Join us for the very first Exploreum Merry Makers Market, a three-weekend indoor holiday experience filled with unique makers, holiday shopping, kids activities, creativity, and plenty of Christmas fun! Shop handmade, unique, creative, specialty, and gift-worthy finds from our Merry Makers. While the grown-ups shop, kids can enjoy our Exploreum Play Zone, hands-on holiday activities, crafts, our Community Christmas Tree, the North Pole Post Office, and a few special surprises along the way.And you never know who might stop by from the North Pole! 2026 MARKET WEEKENDSNovember 27, 28 & 29December 4, 5 & 6December 11, 12 & 13Friday & Saturday: 12:007:00 p.m.Sunday: 10:00 a.m.3:00 p.m. 601 W. Norris Drive, OttawaThanks to the generosity of our sponsors, childrens activities will be FREE for families to enjoy! Donations to the Ottawa Exploreum are always appreciated. WANT TO BE A MERRY MAKER?We are currently accepting vendors for one weekend or all three. Spaces are 10' x 10' indoors, with electricity included.Merry Makers Vendor Registration WANT TO HELP MAKE THE MAGIC?Businesses, organizations, families, and friends of the Exploreum can help us keep the childrens activities free with sponsorship opportunities starting at just $50.Merry Makers SponsorshipsThis is our first year, and we cant wait to see what this new Exploreum holiday tradition becomes.Come shop. Let the kids play. Make a memory or two.And help us make a little Christmas magic in Ottawa!